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Through behind-the-scenes footage and interviews conducted by award-winning actor Steve Buscemi – a former firefighter with Engine Company 55 in downtown Manhattan – this film touches on the personal journeys of several current and former firefighters while revisiting some of the FDNY’s… [ read more ]

The revealing HBO Documentary Film, The Case Against 8, takes an in-depth look at the movement to overturn Prop 8, and at the historic federal lawsuit filed to challenge its constitutionality. The film chronicles a five-year struggle for marriage equality that changed history and the… [ read more ]

More than 1.5 million children in America are grieving the premature loss of a parent. The Emmy®-nominated documentary One Last Hug follows three heartbreaking but ultimately empowering days at Camp Erin, a bereavement camp that offers children who lost loved ones the support they need to… [ read more ]

Filmed in Chattanooga, TN, Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life & Times of Katrina Gilbert is a personal journey that follows a year in the life of Katrina Gilbert, a 30-year-old woman earning just above the minimum wage as a certified nursing assistant. Katrina never expected to be a single… [ read more ]

Billy Crystal 700 Sundays is an exclusive HBO comedy special based on Billy Crystal’s Tony Award®-winning, smash-hit, one-man Broadway show. Spanning several decades beginning in the 1950s, Crystal revisits the family members and friends who molded his character from an early age, providing… [ read more ]

Literal and creationist interpretation of the Bible is the fastest-growing branch of Christianity in the U.S. and around the world, with 46% of Americans believing the Genesis account of creation is the literal truth. Directed by award-winning British documentarian Antony Thomas (HBO’s For… [ read more ]

There is an entire generation of American Muslim children who do not know a world before September 11, 2001. These children have never experienced a country which is largely unaware of, or neutral about, Islam. Instead, their faith is scrutinized and patriotism questioned, even before they… [ read more ]

In May 2012, Oscar® nominees director James Toback and actor Alec Baldwin worked their way through the Cannes Film Festival in an attempt to secure financing for a proposed film, a political-erotic Middle Eastern adventure inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci's Last Tango In Paris. As they… [ read more ]

Before Marv Albert and Bob Costas, there was Marty Glickman. A gifted Jewish-American athlete who was denied the chance to represent the U.S. at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, he went on to become one of the most revered and influential sportscasters in history, pioneering many of the techniques,… [ read more ]

Featuring exclusive interviews and spanning half a decade, The Cheshire Murders reveals the untold dramas behind the notorious 2007 triple homicide that rocked the town of Cheshire, Connecticut. In this quiet suburb, Jennifer Petit and her two daughters, age 11 and 17, were brutally murdered… [ read more ]

K STREET is an experimental fusion of reality and fiction--an entertaining, fly-on-the-wall look at government, filmed in and around the corridors of power in Washington. The series ventures inside the world of powerful political consultants--a world that few people ever experience… [ read more ]

From director Stephen Frears (The Queen, High Fidelity, HBO’s The Deal) and writer Shawn Slovo (Catch a Fire) comes a behind-the-scenes look at Muhammad Ali’s historic Supreme Court battle for Conscientious Objector status to the Vietnam War, and a portrait of the changing tides of this… [ read more ]

This May, HBO addresses the issue of childhood obesity in the three-part series The Weight of the Nation for Kids, HBO’s companion to its 2012 four-part, multi-platform documentary series, The Weight of the Nation. Developed in partnership with some of the world’s foremost health-research… [ read more ]

For children with a learning or physical disability, the focus is often on what’s wrong. Miss You Can Do It celebrates what’s right. This uplifting HBO Documentary Film chronicles the efforts of Abbey Curran, a former Miss Iowa USA and the first woman with a disability to compete in the Miss… [ read more ]

The May 1, 2011 raid on Abbottabad, Pakistan that culminated in the killing of Osama bin Laden took 40 minutes. The CIA’s hunt for bin Laden took two decades. An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Manhunt tells the remarkable true story of the nearly 20-year pursuit of… [ read more ]

Elephants are among the Earth’s most majestic and intelligent creatures – but for hundreds of years, they have suffered under the hands of humans. We have poached them for their tusks, chained them up in captivity, and destroyed their natural habitats. Narrated and executive produced by… [ read more ]

For Jim McGreevey, August 12, 2004 was, in his words, “a train wreck.” That was the day the New Jersey governor, after his affair with a man was exposed in the media, famously announced his resignation and declared himself “a gay American” on live TV. After his political downfall and the… [ read more ]

He was one of America's greatest presidents, leading the nation out of its darkest years and guiding it through one of its most difficult wars. She was his wife, a First Lady who declined the role of White House hostess and instead devoted herself to public service. This exclusive HBO… [ read more ]

HBO Documentary Films presents an exclusive 60-minute documentary profiling the world’s most influential fashion magazine – told through the eyes of several of its most iconic fashion editors. Drawing on Vogue’s exceptional archives, the film explores Vogue’s cultural impact since its launch… [ read more ]

Some of the world’s most dangerous places are not declared warzones, but cities or regions where drug trafficking, ethnic tensions, poverty, gang violence and political corruption have combined to create the most violent hotspots on Earth. In these areas, the situation is often so volatile… [ read more ]

Filmed primarily on Long Island – the birthplace of the post-WWII suburban American Dream – this 54-minute film documents the challenges and frustrations facing several unemployed or under-employed people who are trying to land new jobs and make ends meet in the face of increasingly daunting… [ read more ]

Ethel celebrates the remarkable life of Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Robert F. Kennedy, through a treasure trove of revealing and little-known anecdotes from those who know her best: her family. Directed by her Emmy® -winning daughter Rory Kennedy (HBO®’s The Fence and Ghosts of Abu Ghraib),… [ read more ]

The feature length documentary film ADDICTION brings together the nation's leading experts on drug and alcohol addiction with a collection of award-winning filmmakers to shed light on addiction, its causes and the latest and most prominent developments in treatments. Its focus is on case… [ read more ]

Recently nominated for Best Documentary Short Oscar®, God is the Bigger Elvis tells the story of a one-of-a-kind abbey in rural Connecticut -- and offers a rare glimpse inside the spiritual journey of a onetime Hollywood movie star who left showbiz behind 50 years ago to become a Benedictine nun. [ read more ]

The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush’s story in his own words, the exclusive HBO® presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States. Featuring unprecedented access to Bush as he reflects on the highs and lows of… [ read more ]

They took over a city square -- and in 18 days, they brought down a regime. Shot in the center of Egypt's Tahrir Square from the beginning of the battles to the climax of the celebration, In Tahrir Square: 18 Days of Egypt's Unfinished Revolution brings viewers into the streets of Cairo to… [ read more ]

Continuing its tradition of drawing attention to the nation’s most pressing health issues in such presentations as Addiction and The Alzheimer’s Project, HBO Documentary Films® addresses the obesity epidemic in America, in the 4-part documentary series The Weight of the Nation. Three years… [ read more ]

Suspenseful, deeply engaging and heart-wrenching, The Strange History of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell illustrates the tumultuous evolution of a controversial policy which fostered hate and intolerance within the military – and undermined the very freedoms American soldiers fight for – by forcing… [ read more ]

In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year-old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world’s most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. Up against much older students, these youngsters… [ read more ]

On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway in New York for nearly two miles, eventually smashing into an oncoming SUV and killing herself, her daughter, three nieces, and all three people in the other car. Only her five-year-old son… [ read more ]

This feature documentary follows members of the Ramapough Mountain Indian tribe in Ringwood, NJ, in their five-year search for justice through a mass-action, tort lawsuit. From the middle ‘50s to the late ‘70s, the Ford Motor Company operated an assembly plant in Mahwah, NJ that produced… [ read more ]

At Afghanistan’s Badam Bagh Women’s Prison, half the inmates are jailed for “moral crimes.” Though these would hardly be considered punishable crimes in the western world, behavior in Afghanistan is strictly controlled by an ideology of honor, and transgression can bring ruin to an entire… [ read more ]

Jerry Weintraub has been called a lot of things as one of Hollywood's most enduring and powerful producers. Now, he takes aim at himself as he talks about his life, loves and livelihood in this engaging profile of the legendary entertainment entrepreneur. Through a series of one-on-one… [ read more ]

The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 had a devastating effect on the people of the United States and left a deep psychic wound that is still felt by those who were inspired by his vibrancy and passion for positive change. Two days after Kennedy’s funeral mass in New York City, his… [ read more ]

Journeys with George is an unprecedented, all access pass to candidate George W. Bush in the months before he won the closest and most controversial presidential election in history. The documentary looks unflinchingly at the built-in conflicts, contradictions and seductions of big-time… [ read more ]

A true twentieth century Renaissance man, Gordon Parks is one of the most prolific and diverse artists in America today. A preeminent photographer, poet, novelist, composer and filmmaker, Parks's artisitc vision knows no boundaries. This candid portrait of the artist is a journey throught… [ read more ]

Being stigmatized with the label “learning disabled” can have a devastating effect on children struggling with dyslexia. Facing the social and academic challenges of growing up and going to school when dealing with words is a daily struggle, children living with dyslexia are the focus of… [ read more ]

HBO Documentary Films Autopsy series lives on with Autopsy Postmortem, in which Dr. Baden, the acclaimed patriarch of forensic pathology, gives viewers exclusive insight into some of his most high-profile cases including John F. Kennedy, OJ Simpson, Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the… [ read more ]

From Emmy® - winning filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodksy: The Louisiana state bird – the brown pelican – spent 45 years on the endangered species list. After years of being relocated back to its natural habitat, the April 2010 BP explosion and oil spill ravaged the brown pelican’s nesting homes… [ read more ]

From Emmy® - winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Daphne Pinkerson, this 40-minute documentary recounts the horror of March 25, 1911, when young garment workers perished in the worst industrial accident in New York City history (up until 9/11), triggering widespread reforms and ushering in the… [ read more ]

HBO Documentary Films presents Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star, a follow up to the Sundance Award-winning Afghan Star, which premiered on HBO in March 2010. Afghan Star followed the stories of four contestants on Afghanistan’s hugely popular reality-TV singing competition,… [ read more ]

Directed and produced by award-winning photographer/filmmaker Neil Leifer, this 31-minute documentary demonstrates, through an extreme example, how creative people with disabilities are transcending their limitations to create art. The subjects in Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers… [ read more ]

This 30-minute documentary takes an enlightening look at young people with a wide spectrum of learning differences, offering a compelling portrait of the ways in which these children are able to compensate by using their strengths to overcome their challenges.Many say they are no different… [ read more ]

This Oscar®-nominated documentary is both a poignant profile of former Gov. Booth Gardner as he battles the physical and mental onslaught of Parkinson’s Disease, and an exploration of the contentious debate between proponents and foes of Initiative 1000, a controversial bill championed by… [ read more ]

Acclaimed filmmaker Rory Kennedy examines the aim and effectiveness of the controversial Southern U.S. Border Barrier, a 700-mile fence erected along the more than 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border. Kennedy follows her title subject through private ranches, protected wilderness, bustling border… [ read more ]

Emmy®-winning documentary series, Taxicab Confessions: New York, New York Parts 1-3 heads back to the familiar streets of the Big Apple to record more intimate nocturnal conversations with actual NYC taxicab passengers.
In this special, a desperate group of revelers, fetishists,… [ read more ]

Cathouse is a 2-Disc compilation of
Cathouse: Sex, Guys and Videotapes
Cathouse: Three Ring Circus
Cathouse: What's on the Menu
Cathouse: Menage a Trois
The Best of Cathouse
Cathouse: Come to the Party
This compilation shows familiar girls [ read more ]

El Espiritu de La Salsa – (The Spirit of Salsa) Lonely hearts from all over New York City meet in Spanish Harlem once a week at Santo Rico Dance School, where they learn to perform Salsa. The film follows a diverse cast of New Yorkers.
Director: Francisco Bello and Tim Sternberg
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Located just south of Buffalo, the little Victorian-style village of Lily Dale, NY, is home to the world’s largest community of “mediums”— women and men who claim to have the special capability of communicating with the dead. Every July since 1879, the town’s residents throw open their doors… [ read more ]

LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton has two storylines, both of which show the impoverished life of residents in the American South. The documentary draws the connection — a vicious cycle — between poverty and the lack of education opportunity for black people living in the Mississippi… [ read more ]

From his birth in Rio de Janeiro in 1948 to his untimely and tragic death in Baghdad in 2003, Sergio Vieira de Mello led an extraordinary life.
Vieira de Mello joined the United Nations in 1969 and would devote his life to the organization and its ideals. Known to most as simply… [ read more ]

In the early morning hours of May 1, 2005, Wendy Maldonado, a
mother of four in Grant Pass, Oregon, called 911 in hysterics. “I
just killed my husband,” she confessed, adding, “I just want my
kids to be safe.” When the operator asked how long her husband
had abused her, Maldonado… [ read more ]

Documentary focuses on the workers of the General Motors Assembly Plant in Moraine, Ohio - which opened in 1981, and churned out an average of 280,000 small trucks and SUVs a year - from the announcement a year ago that the Plant will be closing, to its last day on December 23, 2008, just… [ read more ]

The war in the Pacific during World War II was the greatest naval conflict in history. Across the huge expanse of the Pacific, the navies of the United States and Japan slugged it out with a ferocity never imagined. Every conceivable type of naval activity was engaged in from massive air… [ read more ]

Hear and Now is a deeply personal memoir by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky about her deaf parents’ decision to undergo risky cochlear implant surgery – the only one of its kind that can restore a sense. At 65, Sally and Paul Taylor decided they wanted to hear their first… [ read more ]

Uncle Sam wants you - and so does Sgt. First Class Clay Usie, one of the most successful recruiters in U.S. Army history. With the military facing its toughest period of enlistment due to mounting dangers in Iraq, The Recruiter from HBO Documentary Films® takes viewers to a Louisiana coastal… [ read more ]

A documentary by Alexandra Pelosi takes a behind-the-scenes look at a recent life and hard times of ex-minister, Pastor Ted. Ted Haggard had it all: prosperity, a doting wife, five kids- and a ministry that reached out to approx 30 million followers who counted on his every word, whether on… [ read more ]

Alternately candid, funny, poignant, and heartbreaking, When I Knew documents a cross-section of men and women of all ages and lifestyles who invoke the exact moment in their lives - whether as toddlers, grade-schoolers, teens or young adults - when they knew, once and for all, that they… [ read more ]

On the night of Oct. 2, 2005, Hart and Dana Perry’s 15-year-old son Evan jumped to his death from his New York City bedroom window. This moving film is the story, told by his filmmaker parents and others who knew him, of Evan’s life and death, and his life-long struggle with bipolar… [ read more ]

There’s a struggle being waged in the U.S. today – over how we treat the animals that end up on our dinner plates. More than ten billion animals are raised for consumption in the U.S. every year, most on industrialized “factory farms.” Virtually no federal laws mandate the humane treatment… [ read more ]

This documentary follows self-ordained Catholic preacher Justin Fatica, who started his controversial "Hard as Nails" ministry to reach troubled kids. Young people who see him preach are undoubtedly drawn to the magnetic aura of this overtly muscled, incredibly energetic and charismatic man.… [ read more ]

The No Child Left Behind Act was created to boost academic levels of American students by setting standardized goals across the nation – and holding states, districts and schools accountable for performance. For urban schools in high-poverty areas, reaching these goals is a daunting task,… [ read more ]

Have You Seen Andy? is a personal story of a childhood friendship abruptly ended by the tragic abduction of a young boy, Andy Puglisi. With special access and a unique perspective, Melanie Perkins, Andy's childhood friend, re-examines the day of his disappearance 30 years ago, reviews the… [ read more ]

Ten years ago, Heidi Fleiss - the infamous 'Hollywood Madam' - had a dream to make millions by running a high-priced escort service - a goal that ultimately sent her to prison. Now, she has another dream: to open the first legal brothel for female clients in the tiny desert town of Crystal,… [ read more ]

In October 2006, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor sat for two 3-hour sessions, agreeing to have her portrait painted by not one, but 25 separate artists. In the end, these painters - some amateurs, some professionals - created vastly different images of this iconic figure, shedding… [ read more ]

Emmy® - winning HBO documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi delivers a snapshot of some of the more vocal conservative Americans, who saw their hopes and dreams evaporate in the wake of a decisive Democratic victory for Barack Obama. Many of them say they feel so alienated over cultural and… [ read more ]

Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus explores the current state of free speech in America and gives viewers a fascinating perspective on the First Amendment throughout our history. Through contemporary case studies dealing with the complex issue of limits on free speech at public… [ read more ]

Racing cars is an obsession in Anderson, Indiana. Even with the closing of local auto factories and resultant loss of jobs, the town's residents continue to flock to the local speedway every Friday night - and its drivers continue to pour their dwindling resources into patching up their… [ read more ]

It has been called "the saddest acre in America." It is also once of the most sacred. Situated in a quiet pocket of Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60 is a final resting place for young men and women who died fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. For families and friends, it is a place to… [ read more ]

The trauma of war lingers long after the scars have healed. On August 6, 1945, American forces dropped an atomic bomb on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. Steven Okazaki's HBO special "White Light, Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" (2007) tells the story of… [ read more ]

From acclaimed director Kirby Dick (HBO's Showgirls: Glitz & Angst, Cinemax's Chain Camera and The End), this Academy Award-nominated and Sundance-selected feature documentary tells the deeply personal story of a man who confronts the trauma of past sexual abuse by a local priest, only to… [ read more ]

Hurricane Katrina. The mere mention of those words conjures up horrific images of a natural disaster made all the more horrendous because of the manmade failure that followed. Acclaimed director Spike Lee became documentarian for this powerful HBO special. Not only does he go back to the… [ read more ]

This '70s time capsule shows a candid pre-movie star side of Arnold Schwarzenegger as he trains for the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia pageants; Arnold is easygoing and charming as he sweats at Gold's Gym in preparation for the match. Keep an eye out for Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and Mike… [ read more ]

One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer's is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million… [ read more ]

Long before the recent trend in criminal investigation shows, there was Autopsy, the show that inspired them all. Hosted by Dr. Michael Baden, one of the century's most renowned forensic pathologists, this 10th anniversary edition features the first two mesmerizing episodes of this… [ read more ]

The true story of the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl is explored in this riveting and tragic documentary. Comparing Pearl's life with that of his murderer, terrorist Omar Sheikh, the film showcases how both were well-educated men who shared a similar upbringing and interest in Muslim… [ read more ]

"Left of the Dial" (2006) is an HBO documentary about the rise, near-fall, and salvation of the liberal radio network, Air America Radio, geared towards left leaning opinions. Early in 2004, the network intended to launch in order to end the strangle hold of right-wing radio. Financials… [ read more ]

Looking good costs plenty in "Plastic Disasters" (2006), an engaging documentary that explores the millions of people who undergo routine cosmetic surgeries each year, hoping that the results will help them look and feel better. If something goes wrong, the consequences can be both… [ read more ]

Spike Lee directs this quietly gripping documentary exploring the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, in which four African-American girls were murdered. Lee uses the incident to explore race relations and civil rights in the 1960s, and examine how tragic… [ read more ]

Filmmaker Rory Kennedy tackles the prisoner abuse scandal of 2003 in "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" (2007), a riveting documentary that hits close to home. Who was responsible for these atrocities? How far down the chain of command does responsibility go? Features an examination of U.S. Dept. of… [ read more ]

Across the United States, violent crime in prison is an everyday reality, with inmates routinely exposed to assault, riot, rape and murder. Gladiator Days: Anatomy of a Prison Murder examines the culture of institutional violence through the events that led to one burtal prison murder. Utah… [ read more ]

A Granddaughter's Story The trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during the height of The Cold War shook America to its core. And in light of the stranglehold Senator Joe McCarthy's red scare propaganda had on the nation, a true reflection of Julius and Ethel never surfaced… [ read more ]

The HBO Documentary I am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA is a candid and introspective look at the beliefs and motives of Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and leader of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Told through interviews with Newkirk, PETA employees, and PETA… [ read more ]

Hatred is poison. From the Emmy Award-winning duo behind the 2001 documentaries "Unholy War" and "Beneath the Veil" comes "Death in Gaza" (2006), an inside look into the war-torn Gaza Strip. Following the stories and lives of three Palestinian children conditioned for hate, this documentary… [ read more ]

HBO presents a fascinating portrait of two charismatic Oscar*-winners who share, along with a last name, a passion for movies, women, family, and taking risks. An extraordinary glimpse into the private side of a Hollywood dynasty, the film includes exclusive recent conversations with Kirk… [ read more ]

A mother decides her 22-year-old son's been a virgin long enough. A couple yearns for a little extramarital action. A pimp wants to add a fresh filly to his stable. A husband looks to cash in on his wife's birthday present. A pair of brothers hope to live out their porn-star fantasy. If… [ read more ]

Three-time Emmy winning actor James Gandolfini serves as Executive Producer of Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq, a documentary which looks at the physical and emotional cost of war through soldiers' memories of their "alive day," the day they narrowly escaped death in Iraq. In a war that… [ read more ]

He was a legend in his own time, and a legend for all time. He saved our national pasttime from the disgrace which followed the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal, and brought baseball back to the heartland of America. He was generous and wild, playful and free-living., loving of children, charity ad… [ read more ]

Family Bonds gives viewers a window into the dangerous and unexplored world of bounty hunting- through the eyes of the most outrageous, fun-loving and wild (yet somehow functional) real-life family on TV. Each half-hour episode follows members of the NYC/Long Island-based Evangelista clan -… [ read more ]

Since 1897, the universities of Michigan and Ohio State have faced off in what has become the most hotly contested rivalry in college football, if not all American sport. This HBO Sports documentary takes a look at the origins of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, as well as how the contest… [ read more ]

Directed by Oscar® winner Martin Scorsese and produced by Emmy® - and Peabody-winning documentary producer and Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, along with Margaret Bodde, Public Speaking captures the essence of legendary New York bestselling writer Fran Lebowitz, who is perhaps most known… [ read more ]

Every year in Pakistan, at least 100 people are victimized by acid attacks. The majority of these are women, and many cases go unreported. With little or no access to reconstructive surgery, survivors are physically and emotionally scarred, while many reported assailants -- typically a… [ read more ]

In his directorial debut, actor Adrian Grenier questions the nature of fatherhood and the meaning of family history as he embarks on a personal quest to become reacquainted with his estranged father. After interviewing a wide array of fathers and sons – from strangers he meets outside of… [ read more ]

Shot by actor/filmmaker Adrian Grenier (Vince in HBO’s Entourage), this 95-minute feature documentary is an exploration of the tenuous relationship between celebrities and the people who make a living selling their images. After a chance encounter with a 13-year-old paparazzo, Austin… [ read more ]

In an incandescent performance, Gretchen Mol (The Shape of Things) stars as Bettie Page, who grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into… [ read more ]

Heat waves. Melting glaciers. Rising sea levels. Catastrophic storms. Migrating viruses. Population displacement. Over the past 100 years, the mass consumption of fossil fuel, especially in America, has contributed to a dangerous global warming that has adversely impacted the way we live and… [ read more ]

A great - and greatly loved - baseball player, Joe DiMaggio is one of the few men to truly define the spirit of baseball and, in doing so, capture the hearts of a nation. Born into an Italian-American family in San Francisco, "Joltin' Joe" first wore the Yankee pin stripes in 1936 at the age… [ read more ]

Wishful Drinking brings the unique sensibilities of actress/author Carrie Fisher to HBO via a 76-minute adaptation of her acclaimed one-woman stage production. As she demonstrates in this uproarious and often poignant performance, Carrie Fisher is not just an accomplished actress,… [ read more ]